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Cinnamon sugar pumpkin donut holes with one broken open showing bright orange fluffy interior and generous cinnamon sugar coating piled together

Baked Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Donut Holes

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
These soft, pillowy pumpkin treats taste like fall wrapped up in bite-sized perfection. I love that they can be baked or fried, making them a versatile option for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings:24 Holes
Course:Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:70kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For dough
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder Leavening
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Leavening
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg Spice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt Flavor balance
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree Not pie filling
  • ¼ cup milk Moisture
  • 1 large egg Binder
  • 3 tablespoon melted butter For dough
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor
  • ½ cup granulated sugar For coating
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon For coating
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter For rolling

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Parchment lined
  • 2 Mixing bowls Large and medium
  • 1 Whisk For dry ingredients

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together in a large bowl.
  2. Mix the pumpkin puree, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined to avoid toughness.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Brush the warm donuts with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g (1 hole)Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Do not overmix the dough when combining wet and dry ingredients; stopping as soon as the flour streaks disappear ensures the donuts stay light and fluffy rather than becoming tough.